Best 2% cash back credit cards 2012

Earn at 2% cash back rewards with the following credit cards. Credit cards have no annual fee and offer cash back on gas, travel, restaurants. Choose the best 2% cash back credit card for you and apply via secure online application.

Best 2% cash back credit cards on restaurants, gas, travel

Discover® Open Road Card

by Discover

0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 19.99%*
2% automatically at gas stations and restaurants all year long*
Plus, up to 20% Cashback Bonus at popular online retailers when you shop through Discover.com
Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
24/7 access to a U.S. based Account Manager within 60 seconds
Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
*Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information

Intro Purchase APR	Regular APR	Balance Transfer APR	Type of Reward	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
0% for 15 months	10.99% - 19.99% Variable	0% for 15 months	Cash back	$0	Excellent

TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express

American Express® Card and Costco Membership Card in one — with no annual fee for Costco members
Cash back on the things you buy: 3% for the first $3,000 in annual gasoline purchases (1% thereafter), 2% for restaurants, 2% for travel, and 1% everywhere else, including Costco.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars in overall satisfaction by current TrueEarnings® Cardmembers from Costco and American Express

Intro Purchase APR	Regular APR	Balance Transfer APR	Type of Reward	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
0% for 6 months	15.24% Variable	15.24%	Cash back	$0 with Costco Membership	Good - Excellent

2% cash back credit cards on gas and department stores

Blue Cash EverydaySM Card from American Express

by American Express

Earn $100 cash back after spending $1,000 in eligible purchases in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months, flexibility to pay over time
Get 3% cash back at supermarkets, 2% cash back at gas stations and department stores, and 1% cash back on all other purchases
NO spend minimum, NO enrollment, and NO rotating rewards categories
Get a $25 Referral Bonus for each friend or family member who is approved for the Card
No annual fee, flexibility to pay over time

Intro Purchase APR	Regular APR	Balance Transfer APR	Type of Reward	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
0% for 12 months	17.24% - 22.24% Variable	17.24% - 22.24% Variable	Cash back	$0	Excellent - Good

Best up to 5% cash back rewards cards

Chase Freedom® Visa

by Chase

Earn $100 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months
0% Intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent at grocery stores and movie theaters from 4/1/12 - 6/30/12
You'll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like gas stations, restaurants and even airlines. It's free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
Up to an additional 10% Cash Back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase
No annual fee and rewards never expire

Intro Purchase APR	Regular APR	Balance Transfer APR	Type of Reward	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
0% for 15 months	12.99% – 22.99%	0% for 15 months	Cash back	$0	Excellent- Good

The article was updated on 4/23/2012. Some information may have changed since that date. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies credit card applications.

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